1.all but 几乎
When we are in buoyant health, death is all but unimaginable. We seldom think of it.
身体还健康时,我们会觉得死亡几乎是不可想象的,也很少思考这一问题 。
2.de facto 事实上
De facto, marriage in the wake of trials and tribulations more often than not tends to boast more happiness and durability.
事实上,经历了痛苦磨难之后的婚姻往往更幸福,也更长久 。
3.a host of 许多;大量;一大堆
I believe that this view is mistaken and that it leads to a host of entirely unnecessary difficulties.
我相信这种看法是错误的,还会导致一大堆完全不必要的困难 。
4.have yet to 尚未;仍有待于
Arguably, voters have yet to wake up to just how much money.
值得商榷的是,选民们尚且没有意识到需要削减多少开支(才够) 。
5.follow through on 将……坚持到底
He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.
他没有将他的好意坚持到底